Brown (6-4, 18) is rated as the No. 77-overall prospect by ESPN. (The coach and his future shooting guard are not related.) He picked SMU over offers from Miami, Tennessee and Xavier.

Sterling Brown -- the younger brother of former Michigan State star and current Phoenix Suns guard Shannon Brown -- is the first player to commit to the Hall of Fame coach in the Class of ’13. He is a strong and tough wing player who can drive the rim, draw contact and score. He is an adept rebounder and solid passer but must improve his ballhandling.

“We liked everything,” Sterling's father, Chris Brown, told ESPN. “From coach Larry Brown to the staff, it was a match in every way. We are close to our family there. We just thought everything was perfect.

“We like coach’s style. He’s won an NCAA title and NBA championship. His record speaks for itself. There were no promises, but hard work pays off.”